For two MLS clubs, the preseason preparations include official competition. D.C. United and Houston not only came away from their away legs of their Concacaf Champions' Cup quarterfinals with ties, both teams also glimpsed a preview of what they may encounter as the season unfolds. Read the whole story

[OLYMPIC QUALIFYING] After the USA, which had to settle for a 1-1 tie with Cuba on Tuesday in Tampa, it was Group B favorite Mexico's turn to be stymied when the Tri was held to a 1-1 tie by Canada in Concacaf Olympic men's qualifying action on Wednesday at the ... Read the whole story

[TV SCHEDULE] The USA aims to bounce back from its 1-1 tie with Cuba in Concacaf Olympic qualifying play when it faces Panama on Thursday. For the complete TV schedule and results. Read the whole story

[OLYMPIC QUALIFYING] It was predictable: another U.S.-hosted Concacaf tournament and more Cuban defections. Within 15 minutes of arriving back at their team hotel after their sensational performance against the United States in their opening game of the Concacaf Olympic men's qualifying tournament, five players -- including goalie Jose Manuel Miranda, ... Read the whole story

[ALGARVE CUP] The USA won the Algarve Cup for the fifth time in the last six years when it beat Denmark, 2-1, in Wednesday's final played in Vila Real de San Antonio. Abby Wambach scored the winning goal four minutes into the second half to break a 1-1 tie. Read the whole story

[AMERICANS ABROAD] Everton and Benfica, the last two teams with Americans playing in the UEFA Cup, exited in the round of 16 on Wednesday. With Tim Howard in goal, Everton beat Fiorentina, 2-0, to even their series at 2-2 but was eliminated, 4-2, in the shootout. While Freddy Adu is ... Read the whole story

Nine teams remain unbeaten in the Under-17/18 Age Group of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy: LAFC (6-0-0), U.S. youth national team (6-0-2), Colorado Rush (4-0-2), B/W Gottschee (3-0-1), New York Red Bulls (3-0-1), Baltimore Bays (3-0-1), PA Classics (2-0-1), Chicago Fire (2-0-3), Chicago Magic (2-0-3). For all the weekend results ... Read the whole story